South Shields, Greek inscribed stone

South Shields, Greek inscribed stone

HER Number
940
District
S Tyneside
Site Name
South Shields, Greek inscribed stone
Place
South Shields
Map Sheet
NZ36NE
Class
Monument <By Form>
Site Type: Broad
Findspot
Site Type: Specific
Inscribed Stone
General Period
UNCERTAIN
Specific Period
Uncertain
Form of Evidence
Find
Description
A fragment of marble bearing a Greek inscription was discovered in a stone mason's yard at South Shields. It probably came from the Mediterranean, and was presented to the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle by R. Blair in 1904. "The stone is now 13 inches square. On the upper part there are four rows of letters, the third row being smaller than the others. Beneath the inscription is a man on horseback hurling a spear or dart. The inscription in Greek capitals seems to read: ASPA))SIA ZE((NODOTOU))A SKANIO CHRUSIP(POU) KANAPITONA (?) MNEMES CHARIN.
Easting
436000
Northing
567000
Grid Reference
NZ436000567000
Sources
<< HER 940 >> R. Blair, 1895, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle, 2, VI (for 1893-4), p. 204 and pl. opp.
R. Blair, 1905, Donations to the Museum, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle, 3, I (for 1903-04), pp. 106-07